By Dominique Mayes
Women residents of Florida A&M dormitories agreed Wednesday to a checklist of fashion do's and don'ts that they believe will better represent the image of black women.
The women named body suits and tights with colored underw ...
Posted Friday, January 27th 2012 at 9:32AM
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January 26, 2012
Dillard’s Henrietta Harris Wins American College Personnel Association’s Outstanding Professional Award
Honor Caps a 40-Year Career in Higher Education
(New Orleans) The American College Personnel Association (ACPA) annou ...
Posted Thursday, January 26th 2012 at 5:40PM
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There is a special discount on auto insurance just for being a member of HBCU Connect! Plus bundle and save up to 20% when you combine auto and home insurance with Nationwide®.
Get a free online quote http://bit.ly/ydoYsh or call toll-free 1-866-6 ...
Posted Tuesday, January 24th 2012 at 5:24PM
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We want to salute Ms. Michanna Talley, a Howard University Graduate for being chosen as the winner of the Resume Submission contest sponsored by ClassWatch.com and HBCUConnect.com. Ms. Talley hails from Greenville, SC and is an Entrepreneur. Visit her profile to see what business she currently oper ...
Posted Monday, January 23rd 2012 at 5:20PM
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The WSSU Rams (13-2, 6-0) will face the FSU Broncos (4-7, 2-2) at 4 p.m. at Felton J. Capel Arena on the campus of Fayetteville State University. The game will be broadcast by the Urban Sports and Entertainment Group across the na ...
Posted Saturday, January 21st 2012 at 2:18PM
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What You Can Do
It is crucial that we demonstrate our opposition. Let Congress know you oppose SOPA. Look up your senators’ numbers and call them. Or send a message announcing your opposition. Working together, we can protect your First Ammendment ...
Posted Wednesday, January 18th 2012 at 12:12PM
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The Hampton University Department of Fine and Performing Arts welcomes Aunjanue Ellis, who recently appeared in “The Help,” as the artist-in-residence for the Spring 2012 semester. Ellis will instruct courses and guest star in the Hampton Players and ...
Posted Tuesday, January 17th 2012 at 5:14PM
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South Carolina State University will host an anti-hazing/anti-violence conference on Feb. 24-25 as part of a national initiative to end hazing and violence across America.
While the initiative is designed to end hazing in general, it will deal spe ...
Posted Friday, January 13th 2012 at 3:25PM
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On Thursday, March 22, 2012, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will present an An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou, a charitable event in support of the Keystone Honors Academy.
The event will take place on the historic Cheyney University campus and ...
Posted Friday, January 13th 2012 at 9:24AM
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Did you know HBCUConnect.com powers the #1 Black History website in the world?
BlackHistory.com is the first online mega-encyclopedia for anything that relates to Black History. Our user-generated platform provides resourceful content on people, eve ...
Posted Tuesday, January 10th 2012 at 4:27PM
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In late 2006, Barack Obama held a meeting with his wife, Michelle, and his advisers to weigh whether he should run for president.
"And Michelle Obama, in front of everybody, asks her husband a very dramatic question," says New York Times Washingto ...
Posted Tuesday, January 10th 2012 at 3:39PM
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Clover McFadden grew up in Detroit, where she graduated from Renaissance High School before heading to Washington, D.C., to attend Howard University. She got her degree in chemistry and she planned to go into medicine. After graduating from Howard, s ...
Posted Tuesday, January 10th 2012 at 12:49PM
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The world famous Apollo Theater has been presenting Amateur Night for over 78 years and is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. Black History month is a time when we celebrate the historical contributions of African Americans to the world. Historic ...
Posted Monday, January 9th 2012 at 5:26PM
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The Mission states: The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity's most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity's objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effect ...
Posted Monday, January 9th 2012 at 12:40PM
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(JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University Director of Athletics Vivian L. Fuller has been nominated by the Southwestern Athletic Conference and selected by the NCAA to serve as a member of the NCAA Division I HBCU Academic Advisory Group.
The ne ...
Posted Monday, January 9th 2012 at 11:21AM
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MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (FREE)
When ...
Posted Monday, January 9th 2012 at 10:25AM
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Winners to be Announced during the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament in February
HAMPTON, VA (January 6, 2012) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces the finalists for the fourth annual CIAA Division of ...
Posted Saturday, January 7th 2012 at 4:15PM
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First lady Michelle Obama recorded the appearance last summer as part of her Joining Forces effort in support of military families
The first lady is bringing her dance moves to the small screen.
Michelle Obama is scheduled to appear this month ...
Posted Friday, January 6th 2012 at 11:24AM
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By: Michael H. Cottman, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Michael Blake, an African-American political adviser for the Obama campaign, is making good on a strategic plan for President Barack Obama to visit black neighborhoods and meet with blacks during this year's presidential race.
Blake, the campaig ...
Posted Friday, January 6th 2012 at 9:09AM
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Matt Michalec, SID
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State has earned its third HBCU Division I football championship for the 2011 season, as the Spartans came out on top of the American Sports Wire Black College Football final top 10 poll.
NSU received 2 ...
Posted Friday, January 6th 2012 at 8:57AM
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Recently, I had lunch with a childhood friend, Marlene. We have been friends since we were both thirteen years old, many decades ago. Our lifelong friendship began on the south side of Chicago where we discovered personal commonalities, as we explore ...
Posted Friday, January 6th 2012 at 8:48AM
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Come On Down To My Place And Get Something To Eat! is a cookbook compiled and created by Sharon Hunt, a retired associate professor at Fort Valley State University. It celebrates tailgating at America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (H ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2012 at 8:25PM
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The mission of Kappa Alpha Psi as an international fraternal association, is to
exemplify leadership and honorable achievement. It is dedicated to the enrichment of its membership and recognized as a positive force in the communities it serves.
January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indian ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2012 at 5:06PM
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We want our future leaders of tomorrow to believe in themselves and be courageous don't we?
Let's help our youth find the path that will lead to self confidence and courage.
Today commit to helping a child understand the importance of attending college and earning a college degree.
Learn more ...
Posted Thursday, January 5th 2012 at 11:09AM
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Have you activated your 2012 HBCU Swag?
Every wardrobe needs some HBCU Swag in it to show your College Pride!
This year it is our mission to uplift and promote HBCUs in a bigger and better way so get on board and help us as we promote our HBCU Nation!
The first step to activating our HBCU SWA ...
Posted Tuesday, January 3rd 2012 at 6:20PM
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